GIS Technician - ArcGIS

Hybrid role - 4 days Onsite and 1 day Remote

Job Description:

• Schedule: Hybrid (Monday-Thursday onsite, Friday remote)
• We are seeking an experienced GIS Technician to support the management, maintenance, and optimization of Geographic Information System (GIS) data for utility distribution networks.
• This senior-level position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of spatial data while supporting engineering, operations, asset management, and outage management initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with utility GIS systems, advanced spatial analysis, and enterprise mapping solutions, along with the ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across multiple business units.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and optimize GIS databases supporting utility distribution systems.
• Ensure GIS data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead data collection efforts utilizing field surveys, GPS technology, and other spatial data sources.
• Create, update, and maintain complex GIS maps, drawings, schematics, and distribution network records.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis to support:
• Distribution planning.
• Asset management.
• Outage management.
• Operational decision-making.
• Maintain GIS documentation, metadata, and change history.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Asset Management, and other departments to integrate GIS data with enterprise systems.
• Generate maps, reports, and analytics for engineers, field personnel, management, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior GIS technicians.
• Support GIS software upgrades, maintenance, and system enhancements.
• Maintain data security and ensure compliance with company policies and data governance standards.
• Stay current on GIS technologies, utility standards, and industry best practices.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of GIS experience, preferably within the utility or energy industry.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise GIS databases.
• Strong knowledge of utility distribution systems and associated spatial data requirements.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Technical Skills:

• GIS Platforms:
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Spatial Databases:
• Oracle Spatial
• PostgreSQL/PostGIS

GIS Technologies:

• GPS data collection
• Spatial analysis
• Enterprise GIS
• Utility mapping
• Metadata management
• Data quality and validation
• GIS database administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting gas utility distribution systems.
• Experience with as-built mapping.
• Knowledge of utility asset management and outage management systems.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise utility applications.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced spatial analysis.
• GIS database optimization.
• Utility mapping and infrastructure modeling.
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical documentation.
• Project coordination.
• Data governance and quality assurance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule.
• Monday-Thursday: Onsite
• Friday: Remote.
• Collaborative team environment supporting utility distribution operations and enterprise GIS initiatives.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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